Reply by Loren

What happens if the collet releases is the bit falls out and doesn’tdo much damage. I have had it happen a few times. In themilliseconds as the bit comes out the end of the cutter maywobble and mess up the work.

In terms of breaking your router or wrecking the bit, thedanger isn’t too great. I would look at the collet and makea mark on your bit shank and leave the bit 100% insertedin the collet proper. What happens if the bit is pulledfarther out, I believe, is the collet can get distorted.